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Are recommendation letters supposed to be confidential?
Yes, recommendation letters are completely confidential and students can NEVER view the contents of the letter. Once you upload a rec letter, it’s attached to the student’s profile and they can see their various rec letters listed under their “Documents” tab (within their “Profile”).
How do you refer to someone without gender?
People whose gender is not male or female use many different terms to describe themselves, with non-binary being one of the most common. Other terms include genderqueer, agender, bigender, and more.
Can I use they in academic writing?
To refer to people of unknown or unspecified gender, the pronouns they/them/their are generally the most appropriate choice. They has long been used as a singular pronoun in informal contexts, and a growing number of style guides (including APA and MLA) now endorse this usage in academic writing.
Do letters of recommendation need to be addressed?
A “letter of reference” is often given directly to you by the referee and you can keep it for future use. Such a letter is normally addressed as “To Whom it may Concern” or “Dear Sir/Madam”.
How do you write a gender pronoun?
She/her/hers and he/him/his are a few commonly used pronouns. Some people call these “female/feminine” and “male/masculine” pronouns, but many avoid these labels because not everyone who uses he feels like a “male” or “masculine.” There are also lots of gender-neutral pronouns in use.
What pronoun should be avoided while writing an article?
Do not use first-person pronouns (“I,” “me,” “my,” “we,” “us,” etc.). Using these expressions in analytical and persuasive essays can make the writing wordy, can make the writer seem less confident of his or her ideas, and can give the essay an informal tone.
Who do I address my letter of recommendation to?
Address the letter Ask your student who to address the letter of recommendation to. If they’re applying to a specific position or school, then address the letter to the hiring manager or admissions director. If the student is applying to several programs, then address the letter “To Whom It May Concern.”
What is the proper way to address a letter of recommendation?
If you are writing a personal letter of reference, include a salutation (Dear Dr. Smith, Dear Mr. Jones, etc.). If you are writing a general reference letter, say “To Whom it May Concern” or simply don’t include a salutation.
Who writes letters of recommendation for graduate students?
She specializes in professional development for undergraduate and graduate students. Writing letters of recommendation is generally part of a faculty member’s job. Students need these letters to get into graduate schools.
Should you use gender neutral pronouns?
Many people think no. Some, like University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson, have recently garnered celebrity status by taking a stance against gender-neutral pronouns: “I don’t recognize another person’s right to determine what pronouns I use to address them,” Peterson has said.
What are they/them pronouns and why do people use them?
Using they/them pronouns refers to the choice of being called “they” instead of “he” or “she” and “them” instead of “her” or “him.” A person who doesn’t identify as a boy, girl, man, or woman sometimes wants a nonbinary pronoun used in place of their name. Why Do People Use They/Them Singular Pronouns?
How do you replace the masculine pronoun in a sentence?
Replace the masculine pronoun with ONE, YOU, or (sparingly) HE OR SHE, as appropriate. Original: If the student was satisfied with his performance on the pretest, he took the post-test.